Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Science (Political Science Track)
- TRANSFER DEGREE
- MIDDLETOWN CAMPUS
- NEWBURGH CAMPUS
- DISTANCE LEARNING
Political Science Track Gateway Courses:
- Gateway courses: POL 101; HIS 101 or HIS 102
- Key courses: POL 102, POL 103, POL 220, POL 221
- Electives: General Electives in the Social Sciences
Courses above have been recommended by the department to help introduce you to the program (Gateway courses) and guide you in selecting courses that will provide you with the best academic experience (Key courses and suggested Electives).
- PPREREQUISITE
- CCOREQUISITE
- P/CPRE/COREQUISITE
First Semester
Course # | Course Name | P, C, P/C | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
ENG 101 | Freshman English 1 | P | 3 |
MAT ___ | SUNY Math (GE 1) | 3 | |
COM 101 | Foundations of Communication | 3 | |
PSY 111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
Either POL 101 |
Introduction to Political Science | ||
Or POL 103 |
US Government - National | 3 | |
PES 100 | Concepts of Physical Wellness | 1 | |
Total Semester Credits | 16 |
Milestones
During this semester, students should:
- Complete POL 101 (Intro to Political Science)
- Registered for second semester classes
Second Semester
Course # | Course Name | P, C, P/C | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
ENG 102 | Freshman English 2 | P | 3 |
________ | SUNY Natural Science (GE 2) | 3 | |
POL 102 | US Government - State and Local | 3 | |
________ | SUNY Foreign Language (GE 9) | 3 | |
________ | General Elective | 3 | |
PES ___ | Activity Courses | 1 | |
Total Semester Credits | 16 |
Milestones
During this semester, students should:
- Complete HIS 101 (United States History 1) or HIS 102 (United States History 2)
- Complete POL 220 (Comparative Governments)
Third Semester
Course # | Course Name | P, C, P/C | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
ENG 2__ | Advanced English | 3 | |
POL 104 | Introduction to Political Thought | 3 | |
ANT 101 | Cultural and Social Anthropology | 3 | |
________ | Math/Liberal Arts Science/Computer Science | 3 | |
________ | SUNY Arts (GE 8) | 3 | |
Total Semester Credits | 15 |
Milestones
During this semester, students should:
- Complete International Relations (POL 221)
- Begin Language Requirement (competency at or above 102-level)
- Perform a Degree Audit
Fourth Semester
Course # | Course Name | P, C, P/C | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
ENG 2__ | Advanced English | 3 | |
HIS 2__ | SUNY History (GE 5 or GE 6) | 3 | |
POL 220 | Comparative Governments | P | 3 |
POL 221 | International Relations | P | 3 |
Either HIS 101 |
US History 1 | ||
Or HIS 102 |
US History 2 | 3 | |
Total Semester Credits | 15 |
Milestones
During this semester, students should:
- Complete electives
- Complete language requirement (competency at or above 102 level)
- Apply for graduation
TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 62